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Table 3 Comparison of force applied by each type of prostheses with the normal hand force

From: Biomechanics principle of elbow joint for transhumeral prostheses: comparison of normal hand, body-powered, myoelectric & air splint prostheses

Subjects

Theoretical force F joint(N)

Body-powered F tension+F shoulder(N)

Myoelectric F socket(N)

Myoelectric F socket(N)

(static area)

(dynamic area)

1

9.73152

17.34

27.09

14.49

2

11.45808

22.41

33.525

23.58

3

9.26064

12.96

25.74

13.095

4

12.08592

22.05

34.29

25.245

5

12.5568

24.63

36.045

26.865

6

11.30112

19.74

29.16

22.185

7

9.73152

18.63

27.405

19.035